Lead or oversee IS project and portfolio management (PMO) functions, ensuring alignment to organizational priorities
Collaborate with IS leaders and executives to Manage and support I S -related financial activities and prioritize spending through formal budgeting practices. Provide transparency and accountability of the cost and business value of I S solutions and services.
Establish and strengthen IS governance processes, decision-making forums, and e nsure that I S -related processes are overseen effectively and transparently.
Organizational change enablement by i mplement ing or optimiz ing the organization's capabilities for managing the impact of strategic changes in business processes, I S systems, organizational structure, or culture that are inherent to a transformation or M&A.
Provide operational and strategic support to IS leaders hip on emerging priorities
Partner across teams to ensure alignment without direct ownership of application or clinical portfolios
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in IT/IS operations, business operations, portfolio/program leadership, financial management , or related areas
Experience leading or supporting enterprise portfolios, PMO/EPMO functions, or large-scale initiatives
Strong experience with financial planning, budgeting, or cost optimization within a complex organization
Demonstrated experience working within governance frameworks and matrixed environments
Ability to influence across teams and work effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
Strong communication , problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience in EPMO, portfolio leadership, or enterprise program management
Background in IT or technology financial management (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, TBM, cost optimization)
Exposure to governance, operating models, or strategic planning
Experience working closely with CIOs, senior executives, or in a chief-of-staff / strategic operations capacity
Ability to operate in ambiguous or evolving environments and bring structure to complex problems
This role is based in Duluth, MN with a hybrid work arrangement. Regular in-person presence is expected to support collaboration with IS leadership and the CIO office.
Candidates located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or South Dakota are strongly preferred.
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to a state where Essentia Health is authorized to employ.
We are unable to employ candidates residing in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, or Colorado.